Fireworks Safety and NYE 2024 Information
As New Year’s Eve approaches, your San Francisco Public Safety Departments remind all celebrants that the use and sale of fireworks are illegal in San Francisco.
Residents and visitors to San Francisco are asked to do their part to prevent fires caused by illegal fireworks. A sanctioned display of fireworks will occur this year. To receive alerts about emergencies in San Francisco during NYE, sign up for Alert SF by texting NYESF to 888-777 or visiting www.alertsf.org.
Safety Resources:
- National Fire Protection Agency (NFPA) Safety Tips
- Fireworks and Your Pet: Tips for Staying Safe
- See Something, Say Something reminder
- Visiting SF? Here are some Hotel and Motel Fire Safety reminders
- MUNICIPAL CODE SEC. 1290. DISCHARGE OF FIREWORKS IS PROHIBITED. “No person or persons, firms, companies, corporations, or associations shall fire or discharge any fireworks of any kind or description within the limits of the City and County of San Francisco. However, public fireworks displays’ may be given with the jointly written consent of the Fire Marshal and the Chief of Police”.
Possession of illegal fireworks such as skyrockets, bottle rockets, Roman candles, aerial shells, firecrackers, and other types that explode, go into the air, or uncontrollably move on the ground can lead to a possible fine or jail time in the county jail. Even “Safe and Sane” Fireworks, such as firecrackers and sparklers, are considered illegal.
Information on reporting noise:
We are aware of the noise generated by fireworks and how that impacts many communities. If you feel it is necessary to call, noise complaints should be directed to 311.
San Francisco’s public safety partners strongly urge San Franciscans to keep themselves and their neighborhoods safe this year. “If you see something, say something.” In San Francisco, report illegal fireworks only if you see the person lighting them, can describe them, and can give an exact location or address by calling 911.
Information on Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island:
Public visitors to Treasure Island for NYE fireworks viewing are strongly discouraged due to the lack of available viewing and parking with ongoing construction throughout the Island. An increase in traffic along Treasure Island Rd, Avenue of Palms, and 9th Street is still expected. Expect increased SFPD presence on the Island during NYE. Private Security will also patrol the Treasure Island residential neighborhood throughout the night.
Information for Public Safety
San Francisco’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will actively support first responders, coordinate city resources, and provide public information as necessary.
San Francisco residents, visitors, and businesses can help by remaining vigilant while enjoying the New Year’s Eve festivities. These simple tips will help keep you safe:
- If you “See Something, Say Something.” Call 9-1-1 or talk to a police officer if you see something suspicious.
- Public Safety Teams encourage Public Transit, designating a sober driver, and Park Smart.
- Take Public Transit wherever possible. Muni will be free on New Year's Eve
- Do not use Fireworks; watch our safe and sanctioned free evening event.
Contact Info:
San Francisco Fire Department PIO contact: ON-DUTY SFFD PIO 628-223-9255 or Firepio@sfgov.org
San Francisco Police Department PIO contact: ON-CALL SFPD PIO 415-535-9354 or ONCALLSFPDPIO@SFGOV.ORG
San Francisco Sheriff Department PIO contact: Tara Moriarty 628-286-8198 Tara.moriarty@sfgov.org
San Francisco Department of Emergency Management San Francisco Emergency Operations Center and Joint Information Center: sfeocjic@sfgov.org